Dan was born on June 28, 1961 to Richard “Dick” & Judith “Judy” Fliehs in Aberdeen, SD. Dan was raised in Groton, SD and graduated from Groton High School in 1979. He moved to Texas in his early 20s and shortly after met the love of his life, Tamela “Tammy” Brinegar. They were married in Georgetown, TX on March 18, 1988. Dan was the proud daddy of eight children - Danielle (Tony), Kayla (Humberto), Veronica, William, Jesse, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Shawna. He was the amazing grandpa of Ari Rose, Humberto “Tito”, Vivian Fay, and Lincoln Marinus. He loved being a grandpa and would frequently say that it was better than being a parent because he got to have all of the fun and none of the discipline.
Dan was born again on August 13, 1995, exactly 26 years to the day of his passing. He became a licensed minister with the UPCI on January 24, 2006. He was ordained on June 23, 2009. He was the loving pastor of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church in Jarrell, TX for 16 years. He was a dynamic preacher and teacher, committed to speaking the truth of God’s Word, always. He had a special love and dedication that affected countless people throughout his ministry. He was a father figure to many, and had a passion for children, exemplifying Matthew 19:14 - “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” He leaves behind a legacy of ministry that will continue to influence lives for eternity.
He is survived by his wife Tammy and his children Danielle (Tony), Kayla (Humberto), Veronica, William, Jesse, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Shawna, his parents Richard “Dick” & Judith “Judy” Fliehs of Groton, SD, and his brothers Tim (Peggy) Fliehs of Conde, SD and Lyn (Milissa) Fliehs of Redfield, SD. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Bertha Fliehs and Wallace and Myrtle McKiver.
Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Erik Maxey, Mike Dixon, Eugene Dixon, Dennis Bostrom, Pat Kinne, Patrick Kinne, Johnny West, and Clifford Anson.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, August 20 at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, 346 Park Meadow Dr. Jarrell, TX. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 21 at 9 AM at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, followed by a graveside service at Dixon Family Cemetery, 980 CR 224, Florence, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pentecostal Lighthouse Church in person or via http://pentecostalsofjarrell.com. Any donations received will be used to upgrade the children’s play equipment in memory of Pastor Dan Fliehs.
PALLBEARERS
Erik Maxey
Mike Dixon
Eugene Dixon
Dennis Bostrom
Pat Kinne
Patrick Kinne
Johnny West
Clifford Anson
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